Water Quality in Kalamazoo, MI (49001)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 49001.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
20,946
Population
72
Water Systems
46
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (72)
Kalamazoo
Groundwater 192,992 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Portage
Groundwater 46,292 people served
0 violations
Upjohn South Well
Groundwater 5,000 people served
0 violations
Pfizer
1 health-based Groundwater 4,000 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Gmc Fisher Body Plant - Kal
Purchased groundwater 2,200 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Galesburg Rest Area
Groundwater 1,932 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Watervliet, R706
Groundwater 1,877 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Saugatuck, R727
Groundwater 1,800 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Glenn, R726
Groundwater 1,800 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Grand Ledge Rest Area, R825
All resolved Groundwater 1,700 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Mdot - Dewitt S Bound Us-27
All resolved Groundwater 1,500 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Mdot - Ithaca, R632
Groundwater 1,463 people served
0 violations
Kalamazoo Psych'Tric Reg Hosp
Groundwater 1,400 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Woodbury Rest Area
Groundwater 1,200 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Davisburg/#2, R908
Groundwater 1,200 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Plainwell Rest Area
Groundwater 1,087 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Fenton, R624
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Clarkston, R904
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Eastern Hills Golf Club 12th
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Eastern Hills Golf Club #12
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Hyde Rest Area
Groundwater 840 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Turkeyville R.A., R-22
Groundwater 720 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Ludington Rest Area
Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations
Kalamazoo County Parks Cold Brook Well 6
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Morley, R533
All resolved Groundwater 500 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Milham Park Golf # 13
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Milham Park Golf #12
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Cooper Township
Purchased groundwater 436 people served
0 violations
Franklin Valley Estates M H P
Groundwater 423 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Garden Corners Rest Area
Groundwater 380 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Cunard, P113
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Olde Mill Golf Course
Groundwater 316 people served
0 violations
Prairieview Park
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Slideway
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Kalamazoo County Parks Prairie View 5b
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Remus Apartment Company
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
River Oaks County Park #1
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Country Ridge Apartments
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Meridian, P611
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Aarron Hills Apartments
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Schupan Recycling
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Mdot - Bastion Rest Area, R213e
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Denz Apartments
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Three Rivers Dairy Queen
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Frosty Boy
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Swift Lake Farms
Groundwater 60 people served
27 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hoekstra Meat Co Inc
Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations
Alvan Motor Freight Inc Pws
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Lawrence Autism Center
Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Detour Roadside Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Drummond Island Apartments
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Richland Township
Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Marshall Rest Area, R-O2
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Kokies Inc
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Y Time
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Landscape Forms
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Mdot Coloma Garage
Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Mdot - Watersmeet
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Hatfield Electric
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Charlies Place
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dumorr Catering
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Milham Park Golf Course #17
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Harts Place
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Prairie View Park #7
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bridgettes Catering
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
River Oaks County Park #2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Broken Wheel Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Top Hat Drive Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sprinkle Mart
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Milham Park Golf #6
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Oshtemo Township Hall
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wesco Gas Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
ArsenicHealth-Based
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
14 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
4 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit3 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Kalamazoo (49001) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 46.
Fewer violations 90th percentile More violations
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.